Combined graphophone-horn and record-case.



W. SMITH. COMBINED GRAPHOPHONE HORN AND RECORD CASE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 15, 1909.

Patented Nov. 1909.

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Si t) WALTER SMITH, OF VIROP, WEST VIRGIN-IA.

COMBINED GRAPHOPHONE-HORN AND RECORD-CASE.

Specication of Letters Patent.

Application led .Tune 15, 1909. Serial No. 502,306.

lapsible horn composed of telescopic sec-l tions, the outer section carrying means for supporting a series of records, together with a case or receptacle-in which the collapsed horn and records are adapted to be stored for ready and convenient transportation.

The invention consists of the features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter fully described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal section through the granhophone horn and case embodying my invention, showing the horn arranged in position for removal or collapse. Fig. 9. is a top plan view of the horn and records stored within the casing, the cover of the latter being partially broken away. Fig. 3 is a sectional view through the closed casing, showing the parts stored therein. I

Referring to the drawing, the numeral 1 designates the horn, which is of ordinary Haring form and composed of a series of any desired number of telescopic sections 2, the innermost or reduced section being provided with a threaded nipple 3 for detachable connection with the sound box of the reproducing mechanism of the graphophone. Each of the sections, except the saidinnermost or reduced section, is provided 'with a uide member 4 consisting of a folded strip o material bent downwardly from its-outer edge and provided with a longitudinal guide slot 5, the guide slot of the stri of each section receiving a tongue or projection 6 `formed upon the. sectionv which telescopes therein. These guide connections between the sections insure a true inward and outward movement thereof in opening and collapsing the horn and the end walls of their slots serve as stops coacting with the projections 6 to limit the in and out movements of the sections and to prevent their withdrawal one from the 1 nine?.

The sections are adapted to' collapse in the manner shown in Figs. 2 and 3, wherein all the inner sections are shown as folding within the outermost section, thus enabling the horn to be collapsed in close compass for storage and to be readily and conveniently elongated for use.

The outermost or enlarged section 2 is provided with the usual eye 7 for connection with a suspending device or brace forming a part of the machine, and is provided with an annular series of holders 8 to receive a corresponding number of graphophone cylinders or records 9, which holders may be formed of any suitable material and fixed in any preferred manner to the said outermost horn section. u

The collapsed horn carrying the holders and records surrounding the same, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, is adapted to lit within a carrying-case l0, Ipreferably. of cylindrical form and of a size to snugly receive the Patented uw. e, ieee.'

same, and made of leather or other suitable `material.l This casing is provided with a hinged lid or cover 11 which may be secured in closed position in any suitable manner, as by providing it with a strap 12 to engage a buckle 13 on the casing, which latter is provided with a handle 14 by means of which it may be conveniently handled and carried.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that my invention provides a Ihorn which may be collapsed in close compass and stored within acasing for ready transportation, and which is provided with means for holding a plurality of records .adapted to be storedtherewith in the casing, so thatv the horn and a number of records may be carried within a single receptacle, the advantages and conveniences of which will be manifest.

Claims.

1. A graphophone horn comprising a series of collapsiblesections, and record holdingnieans'carried by one of said sections.

2. A graphophone horn comprising a series of telescopic sections, and record holding means surrounding one of said sections.

3. A graphophone horn comprising a series of telescopic sections, and a record holder embodying a series of record receptacles grouped about the larger section.

4c. A graphophone horn provided with record holding means.

5. A graphophone horn provided with an lannular series of record holders.l

6. A graphophone horn comprising a se- ,ries of telescopic sections, guiding connecl vided upon one of the sections thereof with lo tions between the Sections, and a record a series of record holders.

holder carried by the largest section. In testimony whereof I atl'lx my signature 7. The combination of acasng, a horn in presence of two Witnesses. Composed of telescopic sectlons adapted to wvALTE-R S-Mrfq fold therein, und a record holder carried by the largest section and adapted to be stored NVitnesses:

therewith in said easing. PINKNEY Huss7 S. A collapsible graphophone horn prol C. T. PICKET. 

